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Celebrating Pie Day!
March 13, 2024

March 14th is Pi Day – 3/14. Get it?! How many digits of π can you remember?! Don’t worry if you only remember up to two digits; you can still celebrate the day! If you are too tired to bake your own pie, why not indulge yourself with a cheese pizza instead and share it […]

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It’s College Basketball Season! Is Your Team’s Area Madly Expensive or Madly Cheap?
March 11, 2024

When it comes to the cost of living, every point counts! As people are turning on their TVs to watch their favorite college basketball teams, they may be reminded that in the game of budgets, every cent saved can add up to a victory! So, while you cheer for your team on the court, let […]

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Luck of the Irish! Comparing three US cities with deep Irish roots
March 7, 2024

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and you know what that means: Irish pubs, corned beef and cabbage, and wearing just about everything green. It may come as a surprise to some of you that, around the turn of the 20th century, the Irish (along with other immigrant groups) faced discrimination in many […]

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A Unique (and Affordable) Spring Break Destination: Cherry Blossoms!
February 29, 2024

Spring is in the air! After roughly six weeks of hard work at school, you probably desperately want to get out of the town to recharge. For some of you, that means partying on the beach with thousands of other inebriated college students. But, if you are looking for a quieter, more reflective Spring Break […]

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Stretch Your Body – and Your Dollars
February 22, 2024

Say you are on a business trip in Tyler, TX. After a long day of sitting in meetings, you want nothing more than to stretch out your back and your legs. So, you figure you might drop in on a local yoga class. How much money should you anticipate paying? Should you seek out a […]

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You got a promotion in a new city! Will you really earn more?
February 15, 2024

Imagine this: you just got a promotion, boosting your pay by 20%! To accept the offer, you will have to move from Peoria, to Chicago, which is about 170 miles away, according to Google Maps. At first glance, it looks like the promotion would be great for your bank account. But will it? Let’s look […]

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Check out the Dating Index for a fun and affordable Valentine’s Day 💗
February 8, 2024

Are you looking to wine and dine your Valentine at a destination that won’t break your budget? Nowadays, couples find themselves looking for a romantic gesture that won’t come with a corresponding dent in their wallets.  Using COLI’s 2023 annual average prices, and assuming an amazing date includes a movie ticket, a bottle of wine, […]

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Cost of Living Index, Press Releases
2023 Annual Average Cost of Living Index Released
January 31, 2024

Beginning with quarter four of 2007, C2ER annually publishes an unweighted average of prices accumulated from the previous three quarters. This analysis uses average prices submitted for the first three quarters of 2023.  For further details on the annual average methodology, please visit our website at coli.org. Among the 276 urban areas that participated in […]

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Just a tube of toothpaste or a teller of tumultuous times?
November 16, 2023

At the end of a long day, your thoughts might naturally drift towards saving on utility bills or dining expenses. Yet, as you squeeze out the final traces of toothpaste from the tube, you might not realize that even achieving a shiny smile can be a bit pricey. In an era of skyrocketing prices, it […]

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